Summary
Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko (international title: My Brother's Keeper / transl. my kindred my love)[1] is a Philippine television public service show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Rosa Rosal, Orly Mercado and Antonio Talusan, it premiered on December 1, 1975. Produced by Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko Foundation, Inc., it is the first television show in the Philippines to use sign language interpreters. Mercado and Connie Angeles currently serve as the hosts. It is the longest running television show in the Philippines.
| Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | |
|---|---|
 Title card since 2023 | |
| Also known as | My Brother's Keeper |
| Genre | Public broadcasting |
| Presented by |
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| Theme music composer |
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| Opening theme | "Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko" by Karla Mae Rodelas |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Producer | Orly Mercado |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko Foundation, Inc. |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | December 1, 1975 – present |
Overview edit
It was first broadcast on GMA Network on December 1, 1975, with Rosa Rosal, Orly Mercado and Antonio Talusan serving as the hosts.[3] In June 1976, the Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko Foundation was established. In the 1980s, Boots Anson Roa, Susan Valdez, Connie Angeles, and Cielito del Mundo joined the show as hosts. Two doctors, Susy Pineda and Nonoy Zuñiga also joined the show. In the 1990s, Mildred Ortega, Rose "Manang Rose" Clores, and Toni Rose Gayda became part of the show.
Hosts edit
- Orly Mercado[3]
- Connie Angeles (since 1983)[3]
- Camille Angeles (field correspondent and segment host)
- Former hosts
- Rosa Rosal (1975–86)[3]
- Antonio Talusan (1975–76)[4]
- Nonoy Zuñiga (1975–2001)[3]
- Boots Anson-Roa (1975–83)[5]
- Rosemarie Gil (1975-98)[5]
- Helen Vela (1975–85)
- Juan Flavier (1975–92)
- Cielito del Mundo (1975–90)[5]
- Tina Monzon-Palma (1976–77)
- Susan Valdez (1980-2003)[5]
- Mildred Ortega (1990-2003)[3]
- Toni Rose Gayda (1990–96)[5]
- Rose Clores (1991–2003)[3]
- Gina de Venecia (1997–2003)[3]
Production edit
In March 2020, production was halted due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
Accolades edit
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | Won | |
| 1988 | 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Won | |||
| Best Public Service Program Host | Cielito del Mundo | Nominated | |||
| 1989 | 3rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | Won | |
| 1990 | 4th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Won | |||
| 1991 | 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | |||
| Best Public Service Program Host | Cielito del Mundo Nonoy Zuñiga |
Nominated | |||
| 1992 | 6th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Public Service Program | Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | Nominated | |
| Best Public Service Program Host | Susy Pineda Nonoy Zuñiga |
Nominated | |||
| 2005 | Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Public Service Program | Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko | Won | |
| 2008 | Serviam Award | Won | [7] | ||
| 2010 | 6th USTV Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service | Won |
References edit
- ^ "Japan Prize International Contest for Educational Media 2006". NHK.
- ^ "Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Lapeña, Carmela G. (December 22, 2010). "Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko celebrates 35th anniversary". GMA Network. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko: Going strong at 42". The Manila Times. June 3, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko, celebrates 35th anniversary". PEP. December 21, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". InterAksyon. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ "Winners of 2008 Catholic Mass Media Awards revealed". GMA Network. October 30, 2008. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
External links edit
- Official website
- Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko at IMDb
